Tonkotsu Ramen Color Palette
#F0E4D0 · #D8B070 · #8E6E3A · #3A2410
Use #F0E4D0 as the background. Use #D8B070 as the primary accent. Use #8E6E3A as secondary. Use #3A2410 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Tonkotsu Ramen — rich, creamy, comforting.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Tonkotsu Ramen color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 78.6% | 240, 228, 208 | 0%, 5%, 13%, 6% | 38°, 52%, 88% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 46.8% | 216, 176, 112 | 0%, 19%, 48%, 15% | 37°, 57%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 17.2% | 142, 110, 58 | 0%, 23%, 59%, 44% | 37°, 42%, 39% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.2% | 58, 36, 16 | 0%, 38%, 72%, 77% | 29°, 57%, 15% |
Tonkotsu Ramen Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Tonkotsu Ramen palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tonkotsu Ramen Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A2410 on #F0E4D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.61:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E4D0 on #3A2410 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.61:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A2410 on #D8B070 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D8B070 on #3A2410 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.20:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #8E6E3A on #F0E4D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.76:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0E4D0 on #8E6E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.76:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A2410 on #8E6E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E6E3A on #3A2410 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E6E3A on #D8B070 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8B070 on #8E6E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8B070 on #F0E4D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E4D0 on #D8B070 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Tonkotsu Ramen palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Tonkotsu Ramen
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #D8B070 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D8B070 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Tonkotsu Ramen Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D8B070 for small UI elements on #F0E4D0 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A2410 — 11.6:1 against #F0E4D0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E6E3A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #D8B070.
How to Implement the Tonkotsu Ramen Color Scheme
To use this Tonkotsu Ramen color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F0E4D0 for the main background and #D8B070 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A2410 and #F0E4D0 is 11.61:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Tonkotsu Ramen Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Tonkotsu Ramen color palette?
The Tonkotsu Ramen palette contains #F0E4D0, #D8B070, #8E6E3A, #3A2410. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Tonkotsu Ramen color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A2410 on #F0E4D0 reaches 11.6:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Tonkotsu Ramen palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #6F97D8, #C4CE78, #171512 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Tonkotsu Ramen palette create?
Tonkotsu Ramen reads as rich, creamy, comforting. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Tonkotsu Ramen color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Tonkotsu Ramen palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Tonkotsu Ramen palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Tonkotsu Ramen's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.